HUEYTOWN, Jefferson County, Ala., Nov. 1, 2026 — Four people were hurt, two of them critically, when a car and a garbage truck collided on Thursday, October 29, on Johns Road in Hueytown, according to Hueytown Police.
The crash happened on Johns Road near a water treatment facility, police said. All four occupants of the car were injured. Two were airlifted to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, and the other two were taken by ambulance, officials said.
The driver of the garbage truck was not hurt, according to the report.
Johns Road was shut down for a time while crews worked the scene. Police said the road has since reopened. No cause has been released, and the crash remains under investigation.
We wish those injured a full recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do after a crash involving a commercial truck?
Call 911, move to safety if possible, and seek medical evaluation even if injuries seem minor. Get the names of witnesses and the responding agency's report number, since commercial vehicle crashes usually involve a company and insurer in addition to the driver.
Why do large trucks need more distance to stop than cars?
Trucks carry much more weight and sit higher off the road, so their brakes and tires need more time and distance to bring that weight to a stop, especially when loaded.
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The size and weight difference between a truck and a passenger car means the car and its occupants usually absorb most of the impact, which can lead to more serious injuries than a crash between two similar-sized vehicles.
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